National Register of Historic Places

Tulpehocken Creek Historic District

Womelsdorf, Berks County, Pennsylvania
Listed
March 28, 1985
Type
District
Period
Listed
Ref No.
85000672

About this property

The Tulpehocken Creek Historic District is a national historic district located in North Heidelberg Township, and Lower Heidelberg Township, Berks County, Pennsylvania. Encompassing a total of 17,000 acres, this district stretches from the Tulpehocken Creek and Mill Creek at the Berks County-Lebanon County line to the Blue March Dam between Bernville and Millardsville, and is composed of 152 contributing buildings, one contributing site, and four contributing structures which were related to the development which occurred along the upper Tulpehocken Creek from the early 18th century through the late 19th century. Historic buildings located here include early settlement period log cabins, which were built between 1723 and 1750; buildings related to the Charming Forge community, which existed between 1749 and 1895; an early 18th century cemetery and early 19th century church; buildings related to 18th and 19th century farming operations; and structures associated with the development and operation of the Union Canal. It was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1985.

Location

Womelsdorf, Berks County, Pennsylvania
40.39258, -76.18726

Categories

INDUSTRYCOMMERCEAGRICULTUREEXPLORATION/SETTLEMENTARCHITECTURERELIGION
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Sources

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Nearby Historic Sites

Stupp-Oxenrider Farm
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1.7 mi
Womelsdorf Historic District
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2 mi
S Bridge
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2.1 mi
Moyer, John Nicholas and Elizabeth, House
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2.3 mi
Weiser, Conrad, House
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2.4 mi

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When was Tulpehocken Creek Historic District listed on the National Register?

Tulpehocken Creek Historic District was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on March 28, 1985.

What type of historic resource is Tulpehocken Creek Historic District?

Tulpehocken Creek Historic District is classified as a district in the National Register of Historic Places.

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